Weekend reading: November 21, 2015

From Instagram: Hey there, bright eyes! {Is there anything cuter than a baby in a long-sleeve onesie?!}

It’s been two weeks since this little guy joined our family, and we are so in love. He is just the sweetest, most content baby. He started smiling at one week old, but when he’s not smiling, he will just sit and stare at our faces or a pattern on the wall, perfectly still as he takes it all in.

What I’m reading: Orphan #8 by Kim van Alkemade and Coming Clean by Seth Haines (so, so good!)

What I’m thinking about:

{Follow my personal Facebook feed for the things I’m thinking about and talking about all week!}

Thoughts on the Syrian refugee debate

The world is scary as hell. Love anyway. | Washington Post


When we are all Priests and Levites. | Jamie the Very Worst Missionary


Finding Peace in a World of Fear | The High Calling


Syrian Refugees Don’t Pose a Serious Security Threat | CATO Institute

It’s all about choices

Why No & Yes are BFFs | Nesting Place


What You See Really Is What You Get | Chasing Blue Skies


Why Self-Worth Is Essential to Practicing Minimalism | N o Sidebar

An intentional and meaningful Christmas

6 ways to keep Advent simple & special | The Art of Simple


5 Tips for a More Intentional Holiday Season | Becoming Minimalist


Selfless Holidays | Heretical Love

Have a great weekend!

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